Americans' Bailey a step closer to playing for hometown team

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Photo: Rochester Americans forward and Buffalo Sabres prospect Justin Bailey is in his first season in the AHL after wrapping up his OHL career in 2014-15 (courtesy of Micheline Veluvolu/Rochester Americans)


</p> The Buffalo Sabres have their centers for the future in Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly and Sam Reinhart, but the organization is hoping to develop talent on the wings to support that trio. One of those wingers looking to complement the likes of an Eichel or a Reinhart is right wing Justin Bailey – one of three second round picks for the Sabres at the 2013 NHL Draft.

The 6’3â€, 200-pound forward from Williamsville, NY grew up just 20 minutes outside of Buffalo and turned pro this fall with the Sabres’ AHL affiliate in Rochester.… read more

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